A family notice read: “Conrad was an outstandingly, courageous and brave young man, who will be missed by all who knew him.”

Conrad, who served with 3 Para, was born in Boscombe, near Salisbury, but grew up in Warwick, and went to Arden Lawn School.

He joined the Territorial Army in 2008, and originally served with 4 Para before being accepted as a full-time reservist with 3 Para in July 2009. He began his tour of Afghanistan on October 10, 2010, volunteering to join the highly dangerous fire support group, aiding the machine gun platoon.

Since his death Pte Lewis’s friends have flooded ‘Facebook’ with tributes. His girlfriend, Georgina, said: “I feel so blessed to have had you in my life, you have made these last three years truly unforgettable.

Donations can be made to The Afghanistan Trust, or the Royal British Legion, c/o John Taylor Funeral Service, Warwick.